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2025 Audi

Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro

Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Audi Q5: best and worst years
2025 Audi Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro (photo 1 of 5)
2025 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AM-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel
Premium and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.060 hp/lb

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
Range per hour (240V)
130 mi/hr
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
42 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated rear seats
    Package only
  • Heated seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Heated steering wheel
    Package only
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Massaging seatsUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Memory seatUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Ventilated seats
    Package only

Audio

  • Bang & Olufsen audioUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Premium audio (any brand)Unconfirmed
    Package only

Cameras & visibility

  • 360 surround-view camera
    Package only
  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Head-up display
    Package only
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Package only

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Package only
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Audi pre sense.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation system
    Standard
  • Power liftgate
    Standard
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote startUnconfirmed
    Package only
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Wireless phone charging
    Package only

Exterior

  • Adaptive headlights
    Package only
  • Roof rails
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE26%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
  • SERVICE BRAKES11%
  • LANE DEPARTURE7%
  • ENGINE6%
  • AIR BAGS4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 89 total.

Audi Q5: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

694 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 28, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074806_5

    This bulletin provides information when there are noises after selecting a ear while idling and the vehicle is stationary, or while driving.

  • May 28, 2026SEAT BELTSDealer 69RH

    Audi is conducting a special parts collection program involving the driver and/or front passenger seat belts from selected 2025 model year Audi vehicles. This is not a recall.

  • May 28, 2026SEAT BELTSCircular 69RH

    Audi is conducting a special parts collection program involving the driver and/or front passenger seat belts from selected 2025 model year Audi vehicles. This is not a recall.

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2082125_1

    This bulleitn provides information when the anti-theft alarm system is triggered without an apparent reason.

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081006_2

    This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicans enter a record in the PSS database

  • May 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2079620_2

    This bulletin provides information about connecting to Apple CarPlay.

  • May 27, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2059057_14

    This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra.

  • May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.

  • and 686 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.